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Parasite FYI

Since this is spring and with spring showers come fleas, ticks, and more time spent outside, it is time to discuss the “dangers” of enjoying outside.

“It’s That Time of Year”… Again

The time of year when we believe Spring brings out the “bugs”.  

A Brief History of Flea Products

When I first started in this wonderful profession of Veterinary care in the late ’80’s (very late 80’s so not to date myself) the choice of flea and parasite prevention was very limited. There were powders that were smelly and dusty that only killed the adult flea that was on the pet at that time […]

How Zoonosis Affects You and Your Pet

The definition of zoonosis is not the act of travelling to a zoo. It is a term referring to the transmission of disease from one species to another. An example of zoonosis would be roundworm. Pets can carry roundworm. Roundworms look like spaghetti and are very common in puppies and kittens.

Fecal Testing, Deworming and a Peace of Mind

Annual fecal testing is a great way to help ensure your pet is free of intestinal parasites. While routine deworming does reduce the chances that your pet has intestinal parasites, not all parasites are covered by these products. With more rescue animals coming into Canada, the number of zoonotic (transmittable to humans) intestinal infections such as Coccidia and […]